Doris Hichi Kung, D.O.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Doris Hichi Kung is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Houston, TX with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Doris Hichi Kung, D.O. has been part of the Houston medical community since 2009 in independent practice. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Houston area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.06/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Baylor Plz Nb302, Houston, TX 77030-3411
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.06/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
82
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
113
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
740
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $163k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$422 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Doris Hichi Kung's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 19, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
1 Baylor Plz Nb 302, Houston, TX 77030-3411
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Doris Hichi Kung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Doris Hichi Kung for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Houston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Doris Hichi Kung
Dr. Kung is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 798-6151.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Doris Hichi Kung
Practice Location
1 Baylor Plz Nb302, Houston, TX 77030-3411
Mailing Address
1 Baylor Plz Nb 302, Houston, TX 77030-3411
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